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PCA course on Writing Expert Reports

08 Nov 16 by

Expert Witness Training via the PCA – any good?   Yesterday I was at the Property Care Association HQ (PCA), to attend the Writing Expert Reports course.  This is one of the growing number of specialist additional courses the PCA have been adding to their already extensive suite. Lynden Alexander of Professional Solutions delivered a fascinating day, […]

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UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings UKCMB

30 May 16 by

The UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB) Last Wednesday I was in London for the launch of the UKCMB. The launch was at the Roberts Building, University Collage London. About 100 interested parties were invited along to hear about the UKCMB and find out how they could get involved with its work. I was […]

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Evolution of damp diagnosis for residential surveyors

25 Nov 15 by

Damp diagnosis conferences nationally   Phew…. Just finished a series of five conferences across England, for residential surveyors. I was just one of five expert speakers, offering continuing professional development to delegates on each day, over several weeks from October to last Tuesday. My presentation was entitled “The evolution of damp diagnosis; surveying and reporting […]

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Damp caused by cavity wall insulation?

19 Jul 15 by

Damp caused by cavity wall insulation.   The following post is a short review of the current situation regarding dampness caused by cavity wall insulation. However, what we need to address are the facts, which seem to be in short supply regarding this subject. Have you seen any damp caused by cavity wall insulation? I […]

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Independent damp surveyors, now cowboys too?

18 Apr 15 by

Independent damp surveyors – now joined by cowboys.     There was a time when the phrase ‘independent damp surveys’ could be relied on to lead to good diagnosis and the likelihood of a fair damp diagnosis with money saved as a result.   However, the Internet, which we all love, is a great place […]

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